Workshops at my home studio
I believe creativity goes hand-in-hand with curiosity!
My workshops include fundamental techniques as well as time for experimentation, because I believe that's the best way to learn. I explain what's likely to happen if the technique isn't followed, then I encourage students to follow their curiosity.
Class sizes are limited, and not suitable for children. All materials are provided.
Register below. My home studio is in Citrus Heights California. The address will be provided with your confirmed registration.
Registration is open for 2026 workshops.
Coax magic from the landscape in this 5-hour immersive intensive.
In this workshop, we move beyond the surface to explore the hidden chemistry of the natural world. We’ll tap into the elements of rust, moisture, pressure, and heat to transfer naturally occurring plant pigments directly onto pre-treated papers. You will learn the art of bundling for the dye pot and the essential science of mordanting: preparing fibers to permanently hold the ghost-prints of the plants we gather.
While our bundles simmer, we’ll shift our focus to the rhythmic practice of botanical papermaking. Using a simple, low-water method, you will transform prepared plant fiber pulp into highly textured art papers that carry the spirit of the "residual harvest."
What You’ll Create & Take Home:
5 Ecoprints on 6 x 6 Watercolor Paper: These high-quality prints can be framed individually or mounted together in expressive groupings.
5 Sheets of 6 x 6 Handmade Botanical Paper: Textured, organic sheets that stand alone as finished works or serve as a rich foundation for collage.
5 Ecoprinted Collage Papers: Specialized prints on delicate rice paper or repurposed book pages, designed specifically to be incorporated into mixed-media projects.
Instructions & Resources: A guide to help you replicate the "alchemy" in your own creative space.
Registration Details
Investment: $175 per student (Includes all specialized mordants, watercolor papers, botanical fibers, and take-home resources).
Location: Private, outdoor covered studio, Citrus Heights, CA.
Dates
Friday May 22, noon to 5 pm
Saturday May 30, 9 am to 2 pm
Friday October 23, noon to 5 pm
Saturday November 21, 9 am to 2 pm
Class Size
Limited to 6 participants; not suitable for children. Workshop may be canceled with 2 days’ notice and full refund if fewer than 3 people are registered.
Transform the discarded in this intimate 3-hour creative adventure.
Embark on a unique adventure to transform ordinary household recycling, kitchen waste, and foraged botanicals into textured handmade paper that tells a compelling story. In this intimate 3-hour workshop, we’ll move beyond the notion that paper should be flat, creating low-relief sculpture and highly textured sheets – all with tools and techniques you can employ at home.
Workshop Highlights
Learn my simple method: Master a simple, low-water method using a household blender to macerate recycled paper pulp, creating texture and form with unexpected items.
Essential Rhythms: Connect with the rhythm of forming, pressing and drying. Form selected sheets over textured forms and elements.
Color and Texture: Experiment with botanical inclusions for texture, and discover an easy way to incorporate color into your paper without messy dyes.
Your Takeaway: You’ll create 8 to 10 handmade textured papers. Some will be completed and dried during our time together, and you’ll leave with instructions for drying the remainder at home.
Bonus Blueprint: You’ll receive an easy home studio blueprint and the confidence to start creating handmade paper at home.
Studio Environment: This 3-hour workshop is limited to 6 participants in a private, covered outdoor studio in Citrus Heights, ensuring a focused and personalized creative experience.
Registration Details
Investment: $125 per student(Includes workshop materials plus a studio blueprint to take home)
Location: Private outdoor covered studio, Citrus Heights, CA.
Spring 2026 Dates:
Wednesday May 6: 5 pm to 8 pm
Saturday, May 16: 9 am to noon
Friday, June 12: noon to 4 pm
Saturday, June 20: 9 am to noon
Exclusive dates are available for groups of 3 or more.
Class Size
Limited to 6 participants; not suitable for children. Workshop may be canceled with 2 days’ notice and full refund if fewer than 3 people are registered.